West Hanover El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112 · Central Dauphin SD
#354 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#5932 of 50,301 nationally
About West Hanover El Sch
West Hanover El Sch is a public elementary located in Harrisburg, in the Central Dauphin SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 589 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 354th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (46th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 589.
There are 36 schools in Harrisburg; West Hanover El Sch ranks 3rd of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Hanover El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hanover El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Dauphin SHS
Harrisburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students · 3.4 km away
East Hanover El Sch
Grantville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students · 4.8 km away
Paxtonia El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
682 students · 5.4 km away
Linglestown El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 6.0 km away
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 6.1 km away
Linglestown MS
Harrisburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students · 6.1 km away
Mountain View El Sch
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students · 6.9 km away
Infinity CS
Harrisburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
256 students · 8.1 km away
Price
Hummelstown · Public high · Grades 6–12
7 students · 8.4 km away
Nye El Sch
Hummelstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students · 8.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Hanover El Sch a good school?
West Hanover El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #354 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Hanover El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
West Hanover El Sch ranks #354 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #5932 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hanover El Sch?
West Hanover El Sch had 589 students in 2025.
Is West Hanover El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
West Hanover El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hanover El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hanover El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.